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Technology and Product Planning

Healthcare technology is reframed in this module as a product. We begin by exploring product possibilities, acknowledging the hierarchy, types, and care categories these products can touch. An overview of roles in creating healthcare products follows. Digital Health start-up leaders also introduce their stories and talk about early product strategy, including an approach to scaling and when to pivot. This week also includes an introduction to human-centered healthcare technology design for products.

Design Thinking for Healthcare Software

Use this module to design your healthcare technology by following the major steps of the design thinking process with modifications for digital health. Find out about design research techniques that are applicable to healthcare products, add activities to your toolkit for synthesizing research and brainstorming with a product team, explore the patterns and process behind wireframing digital health applications, and prepare to prototype your technology. This week will leave you with a design plan to get your digital health product ideas out of your head and on paper.

Digital Health Product Planning

This module will take you through the key steps for before, during, and after development of your digital health product with a software team. Start by learning how to identify healthcare stakeholders and map them with a product team. Discover project management methods for agile software development and explore the tools behind them. Walk through a project plan and creating user stories for your software development team, and see what it takes to prepare for deployment of your technology at a customer site.

Planning for Integration and Implementation with a Customer

Hear from three start-up leaders as they talk through challenges and approaches to implementing their technology with a customer. This module presents the different challenges of working with large and small health system customers, moving from one-to-many customers, evaluating your technology medically, and integrating your technology with existing systems. Find out electronic medical integration, and how to avoid common roadblocks when implementing your technology at a customer site.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Explores digital health product development process in healthcare settings

Provides insights from healthcare startup leaders and product leaders

Instructors have expertise in healthcare and business administration

Covers key steps for planning, designing, and deploying healthcare technology products

Suitable for individuals interested in healthcare product development and implementation

Provides guidance on navigating challenges in implementing technology with healthcare customers

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Technology and Product Planning with these activities:

Review Data Representation Concepts

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Reinforce foundational data representation concepts for better understanding of data models, software design, and database implementation

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Read up on data types, schemas, and data structures
Explore data modeling techniques and their applications in healthcare
Practice designing and implementing data models for healthcare scenarios

Review Human-Centered Design

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Solidify your knowledge of human-centered design to better understand its application in creating digital health products.

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Summarize key principles of human-centered design
Reflect on case studies of human-centered design in healthcare
Identify ways to incorporate human-centered design into your own healthcare product development

Re-familiarize with human-centered design principles

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Revisit and reactivate prior knowledge of human-centered design principles to enhance comprehension of the coursework on designing digital health products.

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Review online resources and articles on human-centered design methodologies
Reflect on past experiences or projects where human-centered design was applied
Attend a workshop or webinar on human-centered design in healthcare

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Develop a Digital Health Product Idea

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Gain hands-on experience by conceptualizing and outlining a digital health product idea.

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Identify a healthcare problem or opportunity
Research potential solutions and technologies
Develop a product concept and value proposition
Create a product roadmap and timeline

Attend Healthcare Technology Meetups

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Connect with peers, learn about industry trends, and gain insights from healthcare technology professionals.

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Search for local healthcare technology meetups or events
Attend meetups and actively participate in discussions
Follow up with new connections and continue networking

Practice Agile Software Development

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Enhance your understanding of agile software development methodologies used in healthcare technology.

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Complete online courses or tutorials on agile software development
Join a simulated or real-world agile development project
Practice using agile tools and techniques, such as Jira or Trello

Career center

Learners who complete Technology and Product Planning will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

User Experience Designer

User Experience Designers design and evaluate user interfaces for software applications. In healthcare, User Experience Designers play a vital role in ensuring that digital health products are easy to use and navigate. This course can help you build a foundation for success in this role by providing an overview of the healthcare software design process and the key steps for healthcare software product planning. Specifically, the module on Design Thinking for Healthcare Software could prove particularly valuable.

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Healthcare Entrepreneur

Healthcare Entrepreneurs start and run their own healthcare businesses. This course can help you develop the skills needed to succeed in this role by providing insights into the planning and development of digital health products. Specifically, the module on Planning for Integration and Implementation with a Customer could prove particularly valuable.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, build, and maintain software applications. In healthcare, Software Engineers play a vital role in developing digital health products. This course can help you build a foundation for success in this role by providing an overview of the healthcare software design process and the key steps for healthcare software product planning. Specifically, the module on Design Thinking for Healthcare Software and Digital Health Product Planning could prove particularly valuable.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists use data to solve problems and make informed decisions. In healthcare, Data Scientists play a vital role in developing and improving digital health products. This course can help you build a foundation for success in this role by providing an overview of the healthcare software design process and the key steps for healthcare software product planning. Specifically, the module on Design Thinking for Healthcare Software and Digital Health Product Planning could prove particularly valuable.

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Healthcare Project Manager

Healthcare Project Managers plan and execute healthcare projects, including the development and implementation of digital health products. This course can help you build a foundation for success in this role by providing an overview of the healthcare software design process and the key steps for healthcare software product planning. Specifically, the module on Digital Health Product Planning could prove particularly valuable.

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Product Manager

Product Managers are responsible for the planning, development, and launch of new products. In healthcare, Product Managers play a crucial role in bringing digital health products to market. This course can help you develop the skills needed to succeed in this role by providing insights into the entire product development lifecycle. Specifically, the module on Digital Health Product Planning could prove particularly valuable.

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Healthcare Marketing Manager

Healthcare Marketing Managers develop and execute marketing campaigns for healthcare products and services. This course can help you build a foundation for success in this role by providing insights into the planning and development of digital health products. Specifically, the module on Healthcare Technology is reframed in this module as a product. We begin by exploring product possibilities, acknowledging the hierarchy, types, and care categories these products can touch. An overview of roles in creating healthcare products follows could prove particularly valuable.

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Healthcare Administrator

Healthcare Administrators plan, organize, and direct healthcare organizations. This course can be useful for Healthcare Administrators interested in implementing digital health products by providing insights into the planning and development process. Specifically, the module on Planning for Integration and Implementation with a Customer could prove particularly valuable.

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Healthcare Analyst

Healthcare Analysts gather and analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities in the healthcare industry. This course can help you build a foundation for success in this role by providing insights into the planning and development of digital health products. Specifically, the module on Healthcare Technology is reframed in this module as a product. We begin by exploring product possibilities, acknowledging the hierarchy, types, and care categories these products can touch. An overview of roles in creating healthcare products follows could prove particularly valuable.

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Health Informatics Specialist

Health Informatics Specialists bridge the gap between healthcare and technology by designing, implementing, and managing health information systems. This course can help you build a foundation for success in this role by providing an overview of the healthcare software design process and the key steps for healthcare software product planning. Specifically, the module on Design Thinking for Healthcare Software and Digital Health Product Planning could prove particularly valuable.

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Clinical Informatics Specialist

Clinical Informatics Specialists use technology to improve patient care. This course can be useful for Clinical Informatics Specialists interested in developing or implementing digital health products by providing insights into the planning and development process. Specifically, the module on Design Thinking for Healthcare Software could prove particularly valuable.

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Healthcare Consultant

Healthcare Consultants guide healthcare organizations through challenges such as improving patient care, optimizing operations, and implementing new technologies. This course can help equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in this role by providing insights into the planning and development of digital health products. Specifically, the module on Healthcare Technology is reframed in this module as a product. We begin by exploring product possibilities, acknowledging the hierarchy, types, and care categories these products can touch. An overview of roles in creating healthcare products follows could prove particularly valuable.

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Biomedical Engineer

Biomedical Engineers design and develop medical devices and technologies. This course can be useful for Biomedical Engineers interested in developing digital health products by providing insights into the planning and development process. Specifically, the module on Design Thinking for Healthcare Software could prove particularly valuable.

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Healthcare Policy Analyst

Healthcare Policy Analysts analyze and develop policies that govern the healthcare system. This course can be useful for Healthcare Policy Analysts interested in developing policies that support the use of digital health products by providing insights into the planning and development process. Specifically, the module on Healthcare Technology is reframed in this module as a product. We begin by exploring product possibilities, acknowledging the hierarchy, types, and care categories these products can touch. An overview of roles in creating healthcare products follows could prove particularly valuable.

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